Help! Tall Headboard with small nightstands Lamp size dilema? Scale ?
piedras
3 years ago
I am looking for lamps for my guest bedroom. Below is a picture of my headboard. The room has a coastal feeling with the same bedding in the Serena and Lily photo. It is small guest room with 8 ft. ceilings. I have the same bedside tables and rattan stools in picture 1. My question is should the lamps be below the top of the Headboard? I purchased lamps that are 1 inch above the headboard and the scale looks wrong. Going back to the store. Also lamp suggestions would be appreciated
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katinparadise
3 years ago
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3 years agoTheresa Janssen
3 years agoyou have a very nice light and airy room, and i agree the lamps are not quite right... I think for me the shape is off , a more column style I think will be better and a bit more substantial.for the bed. heres a few ideas...
piedras thanked Theresa Janssenkatinparadise
3 years agoPretty room. I don't care for the lamps much either. They also take up valuable space on a smaller size nightstand. How about pretty rattan hanging lights instead? I'm seeing a lot of this look lately and I think it would be pretty with rattan shades.
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3 years agoTall skinny lamps (buffet lamps) or swing arm lamps mounted to wall for a nightstand that is so small
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BeverlyFLADeziner
3 years agoYes you could do the hanging pendant lights, but I'd look for ones that don't expose the bulb too much. Too much glare.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
3 years agoThe price on some of these wicker pendants is ridiculous. I tried to find selections for under $100 which is even too much. IKEA is always a good source, but don't discount Walmart, Lowes, HD, Target etc.
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